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Ukrainian drone downs Russian Mi-28 helicopter
Original: Ukrainian forces shoot down a Russian Mi-28 helicopter using a drone.
Ukrainian forces have shot down a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter using a drone, according to reports circulating widely online. If confirmed, it would be a notable demonstration of Ukrainian drone capabilities against Russian military aviation. Commentators are highlighting the growing role of unmanned systems in the war and the increasing threat drones pose even to heavily armed aircraft.
Why now: News of a drone destroying an attack helicopter is a striking example of how unmanned systems are changing battlefield dynamics in Ukraine.
Evidence
- Ukrainian forces shoot down a Russian Mi-28 helicopter using a drone. · nexta_tv · 1.7K
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